To gain; to carry off, as a prize.
To remove to a distance; to keep clear from rubbing against anything.
To restrain; to keep from approaching.
To remove one of one's own checkers from the board. The first player to bear off all checkers is the winner.
To win (a prize, etc.).
To transport away.
To act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.
To steal or kidnap
Bandits carried off most of the money.
To cause the death of.